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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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